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BW17 GVE

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,509 mi
Last recorded105,509 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 GVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 105,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 105,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 91,613 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 77,619 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 64,314 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 49,766 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 49,766 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 35,079 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 24,348 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BW17 GVE is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW17 GVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of BW17 GVE?

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What year was BW17 GVE registered?

BW17 GVE is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is BW17 GVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 GVE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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